City Council — 2023-12-18
Attendance
Christopher Cinella ; Jack Eccles ; Mark Garipay ; Jen Grigoraitis ; Maya Jamaleddine ; Manjula Karamcheti ; Shawn M. MacMaster ; Leila Migliorelli ; John Obremski ; Robb Stewart ; Ryan Williams
Agenda
- Call to Order
- Reading of the Minutes
- Public Comment
- New Business
- APPT-2024-14 : Appointment of Jay Stapp, 21 Berwick Street, to the Melrose Human Rights Commission, for a three-year term to expire on the last day of February 2025.
- APPRO-2024-10 : An Appropriation from Capital Stabilization (#8405) in the amount of $30,000 (Thirty Thousand Dollars) to Inspectional Services (#241) for an emergency replacement of a vehicle. The balance as of 12/12/23 in the Capital Stabilization fund is $656,475.67.
- APPRO-2024-11 : An Appropriation from Capital Stabilization (#8405) in the amount of $70,000 (Seventy Thousand Dollars) to DPW Operations (#401) for an emergency replacement of a fleet vehicle. The balance as of 12/12/23 in the Capital Stabilization fund is $656,475.67.
- ORDER-2024-17 : Request for the authorization to issue $1.650 million bond to fund for the roadway component of the City's Multi-year Utility and Roadway Improvement Program
- RES-2024-3 : A Resolution Honoring Ward 5 Councilor Shawn M. MacMaster
- RES-2024-4 : Resolution honoring At-Large City Councilor Jack Eccles
- RES-2024-5 : Resolution Honoring At-Large City Councilor Chris Cinella
- Unfinished Business
- APPRO-2024-9 : An Appropriation in the amount of $311,633.63 from PEG Access to MMTV and Melrose Public Schools.
- GRANT-2024-2 : Police State 911 S&I Grant
- GRANT-2024-3 : Police State 911 Training Grant - FY24
- GRANT-2024-4 : Police State 911 EMD Grant - Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant
- GRANT-2024-5 : Police FY24 Traffic Grant - Traffic Safety Enforcement Grant
- LIC-2024-7 : License: Late Common Victualler renewal - 2024
- PET-2024-3 : Petition of National Grid for grant of location to install underground electrical conduit at Marvin Rd.
- PET-2024-2 : Petition of National Grid for grant of location to construct underground electric conduit at Chipman Ave.
- RES-2024-2 : A Resolution Honoring Outgoing Council President Jennifer Grigoraitis
- Adjournment
Minutes
CITY OF MELROSE CITY COUNCIL BULLETIN● DECEMBER 18, 2023 Council Chamber, First Floor, Melrose City Hall Regular Meeting 7:45 PM 562 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176 Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Christopher Cinella At-Large Present Jack Eccles At-Large Present Mark Garipay Ward 4 Present Maya Jamaleddine At-Large Present Manjula Karamcheti Ward 1 Present Shawn M. MacMaster Ward 5 Present Leila Migliorelli At-Large Present John Obremski Ward 2 Absent Robb Stewart Ward 3 Present Ryan Williams Ward 7 Absent Jen Grigoraitis Ward 6 Present
APPT-2024-14 Appointment Appointment of Jay Stapp, 21 Berwick Street, to the Melrose Human Rights Commission, for a three-year term to expire on the last day of February 2025. Assign to Committee
APPRO-2024-10 Appropriation An Appropriation from Capital Stabilization (#8405) in the amount of $33,500 (Thirty Three Thousand five hundred Dollars) to Inspectional Services (#241) for an emergency replacement of a vehicle. The balance as of 12/12/23 in the Capital Stabilization fund is $656,475.67. Assigned to committee
APPRO-2024-11 Appropriation An Appropriation from Capital Stabilization (#8405) in the amount of $70,000 (Seventy Thousand Dollars) to DPW Operations (#401) for an emergency replacement of a fleet vehicle. The balance as of 12/12/23 in the Capital Stabilization fund is $656,475.67. Assigned to committee
ORDER-2024-17 Bond City of Melrose Page 1 12/19/2023 2:45 PM Minutes City Council December 18, 2023 Request for the authorization to issue $1.650 million bond to fund for the roadway component of the City's Multi-year Utility and Roadway Improvement Program Assigned to Committee
RES-2024-3 Resolution A Resolution Honoring Ward 5 Councilor Shawn M. MacMaster Filed
RES-2024-4 Resolution Resolution honoring At-Large City Councilor Jack Eccles Filed
RES-2024-5 Resolution Resolution Honoring At-Large City Councilor Chris Cinella Filed
APPRO-2024-9 Appropriation An Appropriation in the amount of $311,633.63 from PEG Access to MMTV and Melrose Public Schools. Passed
GRANT-2024-2 Grant Police State 911 S&I Grant Passed
GRANT-2024-3 Grant Police State 911 Training Grant - FY24 Passed
GRANT-2024-4 Grant Police State 911 EMD Grant - Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant Passed
GRANT-2024-5 Grant Police FY24 Traffic Grant - Traffic Safety Enforcement Grant Passed
LIC-2024-7 License - Common Victualler City of Melrose Page 2 12/19/2023 2:45 PM Minutes City Council December 18, 2023 License: Late Common Victualler renewal - 2024 Placed on File
PET-2024-3 Utility Petition Petition of National Grid for grant of location to install underground electrical conduit at Marvin Rd. Granted with Restrictions
PET-2024-2 Utility Petition Petition of National Grid for grant of location to construct underground electric conduit at Chipman Ave. Granted with Restrictions
RES-2024-2 Resolution A Resolution Honoring Outgoing Council President Jennifer Grigoraitis Filed City of Melrose Page 3 12/19/2023 2:45 PM
Transcript
▶ 0:03 Jen Grigoraitis: Good evening. Today is Monday, December 18th, 2023, and the time is 7:46 PM This meeting of the Melrose City Council is called to order. I am President Grigoraitis in accordance with the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. This meeting is recorded by Melrose Cable Access and will be available for viewing in its entirety on MMTV and through the city website Link. And I just wanna say at the end of the year, thank you to our friends at MMTV for providing access to our meetings all year long. Madam Clerk, will you please call the role Councilor Ella? Here. Councilor EC Eccles. Here. Councilor Garipay? Here. Councilor Aldine. Here. Councilor Karen Shady. Here. Councilor McMaster? Here. Councilor Elli. Here.
▶ 0:45 Jen Grigoraitis: Councilor Reky. Councilor Stewart. Here. Councilor Williams. President Greg Reis. Here. Nine Present. Nine present, which is a quorum. So this meeting will continue at this time. Please rise as you are able to salute the flag. I pledge all Pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America And to the re Republic for which it stands. One nation. One nation. Under God, indivisible. With liberty. With liberty and justice for all. At this time I will motion to approve without reading by unanimous consent, the minutes from the December 4th City Council caucus and the December 4th regular meeting of the city council. Seeing no objection, those minutes are now approved. I will now motion by unanimous consent
▶ 1:34 Jen Grigoraitis: to open the floor for public comment. Objection. Seeing no objection, public comment is now open. Do we have anyone in the audience wishing to speak tonight? We do have some special guests, but I don't think they wanna speak. Do we have anyone online? There Are no participants online. No participants online. So at this time I will motion to by unanimous consent to close public comment. Public comment is now closed and we will move on to communications from his honor, the mayor and other city officials and new business. Uh, appointment 2024 dash 14. Appointment of Jsap 21 Berwick Street to the Melrose Human Rights Commission for a three year term to expire on the last day of February, 2025. This will go to the
▶ 2:12 Appropriations and Oversight Committee, Appropriation 2024 dash 10 and appropriation from capital stabilization number 8 4 0 5 in the amount of $33,500 to inspection services. Number 2 4 1 for an emergency replacement of a vehicle, the balance as of December 12th, 2023 and the capital stabilization fund is $656,475 and 67 cents. This will go to the Appropriations and Oversight Committee, Appropriation 2024 dash 11 and appropriation from capital stabilization number 8 4 0 5 in the amount of $70,000 to DPW operations number 4 0 1 for an emergency replacement of a fleet vehicle. The balance as of 12 12 23 and the capital stabilization fund is $656,000, uh, 475067 cents. This will go to the Appropriations and Oversight Committee.
▶ 3:02 Jen Grigoraitis: Order 2024 dash 17 Request for the authorization to issue a $1,650,000 bond to fund the roadway component of the city's Multi-year Utility and Roadway Improvement Program. This will go to the Appropriations and Oversight Committee. We will move on to filings by members of the Honorable City Council. And just by way of introduction, this is both our last meeting of the calendar year, our last scheduled meeting, and the last meeting of this council. Um, so we have, are gonna take some time to honor our outgoing counselors, Madam Clerk Resolution 2024 dash three a resolution honoring Ward five, counselor Sean and McMaster Councillor Carm Chay, would you like to come to the podium to read the resolution?
▶ 3:45 Manjula Karamcheti: I would love to Thank you. Oh, sorry. Motion for Immediate Consideration. Motion for immediate Consideration. Seeing no objection, this order is now before us Councillor Carrum Cha. Hi everyone. I am honored to share this resolution honoring Ward five City counselor Sean m McMaster, uh, offered by me Ula Carrum Shady Ward one. Uh, whereas Sean McMaster, a dedicated public servant, has demonstrated exemplary leadership and commitment to the city of Melrose. And whereas under Rule 52 of the rules of order of the Melrose Board of Alderman at the time, Sean McMaster was elected among seven candidates on the first ballot on March 12th, 2018 to fill the vacant Ward five seat showcasing his early dedication to civic responsibility.
▶ 4:37 Manjula Karamcheti: And whereas Sean McMaster was subsequently elected by the residents of Ward five in 2019 and reelected in 2021 attesting to the continued trust and support of the community. And whereas Sean McMaster has held various chairmanships including protection and license Public Works special committee on the rules of order, and served as council liaison to the Melrose Veterans Advisory Board demonstrating his diverse contribution contributions to the city's governance. And whereas Sean McMaster holds the distinction of being the last official in office to have served on the Melrose Board of Alderman, and he is also the last sitting member of the very first Melrose City Council, symbolizing his historical significance in local government.
▶ 5:24 Manjula Karamcheti: And whereas Sean McMaster has been a vocal and visible neighborhood advocate on critical issues such as responsible development, traffic safety, and improved infrastructure, showcasing his dedication to the wellbeing of the community. Whereas Sean McMaster's key legislative accomplishments include the passage of transparency orders, acquiring public reporting on the sewer maintenance work, Melrose Emergency Fund, spending real estate and excise tax relief during the COVID-19 pandemic and relief to members of the Massachusetts National Guard, as well as noise monitoring and reporting requirements for the 99 Washington Street development, reflecting his commitment to transparency, community welfare
▶ 6:08 Manjula Karamcheti: and responsible governance. And whereas Sean was, has demonstrated extensive community involvement serving six years as a commissioner on the Melrose Human Rights Commission, seven years as vice president on the Melrose Alliance Against Violence and contributing as a former volunteer tutor with the Melrose English Conversation Program. And whereas Sean McMaster, a 15 year parishioner of St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, a third degree member of the Knights of Columbus Melrose, council number 1 28 and associate member of the Lieutenant Norman Prince VFW Post has showcased his dedication to both civic and community organizations. And whereas Sean McMaster's professional career spans 25 years as a public servant contributing
▶ 6:53 Manjula Karamcheti: to the Massachusetts Department of Correction, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office, and the Middlesex Sheriff's Office demonstrating his commitment to public service. And whereas Sean McMaster serves served as a mentor to Modula Carm Chaney in her first two years of service on the Melrose City Council, providing invaluable perspectives on rules, process, policy, and the role itself contributing to the development of future leaders. And whereas Sean is a 17 year resident of Brazil Street husband to Shannon and father to Emma Marie or Emma Mary. He is a proud husband, father, and community member in Melrose. Now therefore be it resolved that the City Council of Melrose hereby expresses sincere gratitude
▶ 7:38 Manjula Karamcheti: and appreciation to Sean McMaster for his outstanding service, leadership, and dedication to the community, be it further resolved that the city council recognizes Sean McMaster's numerous contributions to the city, both in governance and community involvement, and commences his tireless efforts to enhance the quality of life for all Melrose residents. This resolution shall be duly recorded in the official records of the city on this 18th day of December, 2023. Presented to Sean McMaster as a gesture of appreciation for his significant and lasting impact on Melrose. Good. Excellent. Thank you. Yeah, Thank you Councillor Carm Chay and thank you Councillor McMaster. Resolution 2024 dash four resolution honoring at large city Councillor Jack Eccles.
▶ 9:06 Leila Migliorelli: I will entertain a motion for immediate consideration. Motion for immediate consideration. Seeing no objection, this order is now before us Councilor Mele. Excuse me. President-elect me Relics. Alright. So It's a resolution in honor in recognition of Jack Eccles four years of service as city counselor at large. Whereas Jack Eckels has ably served the city of city council at large for four years. And whereas during his time on the city council, Jack Eccles served as the chair of Public Works and Health Education and Welfare Committees, vice Chair of Appropriations and Finance Committees and council representative to the Traffic Commission. And whereas Jack Eckles commitment to increasing affordable housing opportunities in Melrose
▶ 9:51 Leila Migliorelli: led him to serve as a council representative to the Melrose Housing Production Plan Advisory Committee during his first term. And whereas Jack Eccles tireless dedication to the city of Melrose began as a high school intern in Mayor Dolan's administration. And whereas Jack Eccles is one of the youngest residents to be elected to the Melrose City Council. And whereas Jack Eccles dedication to civic engagement and deep belief in the democratic importance of elections is evident through his personal commitment to campaigning for candidates at the local, state and national level. And now therefore be it resolved that this resolution recognizing Jack Eckels for his years of honorable and distinguished service to the city
▶ 10:30 Jen Grigoraitis: of Melrose be spread across the records of the Melrose City Council on the 18th day of December, 2023. Thank you. Speech? Yes. Thank you Counselor Eckl Resolution 2024 dash five a resolution honoring at large city counselor Chris Ella. I'll entertain a Motion for immediate consideration. Motion For immediate consideration. We have a motion for immediate consideration. Seeing no objection, this order is now before us a resolution honoring Christopher Cella, a city counselor at large for 2020 through 2023. Whereas the City Council congratulates Councilor Ella for serving two terms as a counselor at large for the city of Melrose and appreciates his commitment to Melrose. Whereas Councilor Ella was elected by his council colleagues
▶ 11:42 Jen Grigoraitis: to serve as the city council president for 2021 and 2022, as well as serving as appropriations chair in 2020 and public service vice chair in 2023. Whereas Councilor Ella led the council through two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, during which he provided leadership in an ever-changing public health environment and oversaw the first ever hybrid council meetings in the city's history. Whereas Councilor Ella provided guidance and support to all his colleagues and treated his fellow counselors and city hall staff with respect. Whereas the council recognizes that Councilor Eccles dedication to, to our community extends well beyond his efforts in the chamber. And he supports many Melrose organizations,
▶ 12:23 Jen Grigoraitis: including the Chamber of Commerce, Melrose Rotary, and keep Melrose beautiful. Whereas Councilor Ella is an active and engaged member of Melrose's business community with an office in downtown Melrose and regularly supports our city through efforts such as his annual backpack and school supply collection drive. Whereas Councilor Ella continues his family's legacy of service to the city of Melrose and to the Melrose City Council. Now therefore be it resolved that we the members of the city council do hereby express our sincere appreciation to Councillor Ella for his leadership on the council in service to the residents of Melrose, be it further resolved that on this 18th day of December of the year 2023, a copy
▶ 13:03 Jen Grigoraitis: of this resolution be spread upon the records of the city council and that a special copy be signed by each member of the council and presented to Councillor Ella in honor of his retirement from the city council also, whereas Councillor Ella stayed up past his preferred bedtime of 8:30 PM on many Monday and Thursday nights in order to do the business of the city of Melrose. That's true. Thank you for your search. Woo. You're welcome Back. Thank you Councillor Suno. At this time I will, we can do it one of two ways. We can bundle the pass through resolutions together and then vote to place them on file or we can do them individually. What would you all like to do? Councillor McMaster? Um, Madam President, motion
▶ 13:58 Jen Grigoraitis: to conjoin resolution at 2 0 2 4 dash three. Um, resolution 2 0 2 4 dash four and resolution 2 0 2 4 dash five seconds. So we have a motion made by Councillor McMaster, seconded by Councillor Eccles to conjoin resolutions 2024 dash three dash four and dash five. Any discussion? Seeing none. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? So those three resolutions are conjoined. I will entertain a motion to place on file. So Moved. Second. So we have a motion to place on file made by Councillor McMaster, seconded by Councillor Ella. Any discussion? Seeing none. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Any opposed? And those resolutions are placed on file. Thank you. Moving on to unfinished business Appropriation 2024 dash nine appropriation in the amount
▶ 14:46 of $311,663 and 63 cents from PEG access to MMTV and Melrose Public Schools. Councillor Merely Madam President, this comes from Appropriations and Oversight Committee with a recommendation for passage. And at this time I motion for passage. Second. So we have a motion for passage made by Councillor, merely seconded by Councillor Ella. Anyone on discussion? Seeing none, Madam Clerk, could you please call the role Councilor Ella? Yes. Councilor Eccles? Yes. Counselor Depe? Yes. Councilor Jamine? Yes. Councilor Karen Shady? Yes. Counselor McMaster? Yes. Councilor Elli. Yes. Councilor Stewart? Yes. President Greg? Yes. Nine. Yes. Nine. Yes. So that appropriation passes. Moving on to Grants Grant, 2024 dash two Police State 9 1 1.
▶ 15:33 Support and incentive Grant Councillor Elli, Madam President, this comes from Appropriations and Oversight with a recommendation for passage and at this time my motion for passage. Second, We Have a motion for passage made by Councillor Elli, seconded by Councilor Ella. Anyone on discussion? Seeing none, Madam Clerk Councilor Ella? Yes. Councilor Eccles? Yes. Councillor Repe. Yes. Councilor Maladin. Yes. Councillor Karen Chetty. Yes. Councillor McMaster? Yes. Councilor Elli. Yes. Councilor Stewart? Yes. President Greg Reis. Yes. Nine. Yes. Nine. Yes. So that grant is approved. Grant 2024 dash three Police state, 9 1 1. Training Grant FY 24 Councillor Melli, Madam President, this comes from our appropriations
▶ 16:17 and oversight with a recommendation for passage. And at this time I motion for passage. Second. So we have a motion for passage made by Councillor Melli. Seconded by Councilor Eccles. Anyone on discussion? Seeing none. Madame Clerk Councilor Ella? Yes. Counselor Eccles? Yes. Counselor Repe. Yes. Councilor Jamine. Yes. Councilor Karen Shady. Yes. Counselor McMaster? Yes. Councilor Melli. Yes. Councillor Stewart? Yes. President Grigoraitis? Yes. Nine. Yes. Nine. Yes. So that grant is approved. Grant 2024 dash four Please state 9 1 1. Emergency medical dispatch. Grant Councillor Melli. This comes from Appropriations and Oversight with a recommendation for passage. And at this time I motion for passage.
▶ 16:59 Jen Grigoraitis: Second. So we have a motion for passage made by Councillor Meliore, seconded by Councillor Ella. Anyone on discussion? Seeing none. Madame Clerk Councilor Ella? Yes. Counselor Les? Yes. Counselor Repe. Yes. Councilor Aldine. Yes. Councilor Karen jy? Yes. Counselor McMaster? Yes. Counselor Melli. Yes. Councilor Stewart? Yes. President for Yes. Nine. Yes. Nine. Yes. So that grant is approved. Last but not least, Grant. 2024 dash five Police FY 24 Traffic grant Traffic Safety enforcement Grant. Adam, President. This comes from our appropriations and oversight with a recommendation for passage. And at this time I motion for passage. Second. So we have a motion for passage made by Councilor Elli.
▶ 17:39 Jen Grigoraitis: Seconded by Councillor Ella. Anyone on discussion? Seeing none, Madam Clerk. Councilor Sun? Yes. Counselor Eck Echos. Yes. Councilor Garipay? Yes. Councilor Aldine. Yes. Council. Karen Shady. Yes. Councillor McMaster? Yes. Councilor Melli. Yes. Councillor Stewart? Yes. President Greg? Yes. Nine. Yes. Nine. Yes. So that grant is approved. We have no informational orders before, so we'll move on to licenses License 2024 dash seven Late common victory renewals 2024 Councillor Garipay. Um, this comes from Protection Licensing Committee with the, um, recommendation to place on file At this time I will make the motion to place on File. Second, We have a motion to place on file made by Councillor Garipay, seconded by Councillor Ella.
▶ 18:24 Jen Grigoraitis: Anyone on discussion? No. Sorry Madam President. I meant to say Madam President. Oh, that's okay. Of that. We're all changing rules. Um, okay, so all in favor? Aye. Aye. Any opposed? So that license is approved. Petition 2024 dash three A Petition of National Grid for grant of location to install an underground electrical conduit at Marvin Road. Councillor Eccles, Madam President, this comes from the Public Works Committee with the recommendation for passage and at this time I move for passage. Second, We have a motion for passage made by Councillor Eccles, seconded by Councillor Ella. Anyone on discussion? Seeing none. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? And so that petition is approved. Petition 2024 dash two Petition of National Grid for grant
▶ 19:09 Jen Grigoraitis: of location to construct underground electrical conduit at shipment. F Councillor Eckles Madam President is also comes from the Public Works Committee with a recommendation for passage and I move for passage. Second, We have a motion for passage made by Councillor Eccles, seconded by Councillor Stewart. Anyone on discussion? Seeing none. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? That petition passes. We have no ordinances. So we will move on to resolutions Resolution 2024 dash two a resolution honoring outgoing Council President Jennifer Grigoraitis. Uh, I'll entertain a Motion for immediate consideration. Motion For immediate Consideration. Seeing no objection, that order is now before us. Councillor Ella. Thank you.
▶ 20:01 Christopher Cinella: Save the best for last. Thank you Adam. Clerk, if you could cue the music. Yeah. So I'm honored to, uh, bring this resolution honoring our outgoing city council President Jennifer Grigoraitis Gita. Whereas the city of Melrose has been fortunate to be led by this individual of outstanding character and unwavering commitment to the public. And whereas city council President Gita has exemplified these qualities throughout her two terms as Ward six counselor since her election in 2019, tirelessly advocating for these residents and contributing significantly to the betterment of our community. And whereas President Gita has proven herself to be dedicated and engaged member of our city government displaying exceptional leadership,
▶ 20:53 Christopher Cinella: vision, thoughtfulness, and strategic thinking in addressing the various challenges and opportunities facing our city. And whereas her notable achievements in tireless efforts have contributed to the improvement of city services, the enhancement of the community engagement and the overall enhan advancement of Melrose. And whereas President Gita is not only a distinguished public servant, but also a devoted mother with both of her sons enrolled in the Melrose Public Schools reflecting her personal investment in the future of our community. And whereas President Greg did not rest on these laurels, but has made history by becoming the first female elect mayor in the city of Melrose, breaking barriers
▶ 21:39 Christopher Cinella: and serving as an inspiration to the aspiring leaders, particularly women throughout the city. Now be it therefore further resolved by the Belrose City Council, that we express our deep gratitude and appreciation to the council President Jennifer Gita for her dedicated service, outstanding leadership and historic achievement as the first female elected mayor in our city's history. Be it further resolved that on this 18th day of December, 2023, we thank her husband, bill Sons, Graham and Reed for sharing her with the community. And that this resolution be presented to Jennifer Gita in recognition of her significant contributions and in celebration of her accomplishments as she stands ready to assume the role of Mayor of Melrose.
▶ 22:30 Jen Grigoraitis: Woo woo. That's so, you know, this is for you. Thank you very Much. Do you know what that is? I do. Okay. Thank you. I'll open that later. Do I have to open it now? A quick photo. Oh, quick photo. Sorry. Let's do it. Just getting, Thank you very much. I've lost my agenda. That's our final Oh, we have expired. Oh. So motion to place on file? Yep. Motion to place on file. Second. So we have motion to place on file made by Councillor Carm Chay, seconded by Councillor Eccles. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Any opposed? That order is placed on file. Do we have any reports under rule 53? No. Um, I would just like to take a moment to say thank you to every single person in this room, particularly our city hall staff
▶ 23:20 Jen Grigoraitis: who keep the council up and running. Um, and to each and every one of you, it's been an absolute honor and privilege to serve with you. Thank you. And with that I'll entertain a motion to adjourn. Motion to adjourn. Second. So we have a motion to adjourn made by Councillor McMaster. Seconded by Councillor Ella. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Any opposed? And we are adjourned. Thank you all. Happy New Year.